Mingus At Monterey – Charles Mingus – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

3,999.00


Record Condition: NM
Sleeve Condition: VG+Know About Vinyl Gradings

Experience Mingus’ explosive jazz genius and live spontaneity at its most powerful on this historic Monterey recording.

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Captured live at the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival, ‘Mingus At Monterey’ stands as a testament to Charles Mingus’ fierce artistry and uncompromising vision. This album is not just a recording—it’s an electrifying chronicle of a singular moment, where Mingus and his ensemble push the boundaries of jazz with daring arrangements and volcanic improvisation. Alongside his formidable band, Mingus reimagines Ellington classics and delivers originals with intensity and soul, navigating from hard-swinging sections to introspective, haunting passages. The interplay between the musicians—especially Jaki Byard’s piano flourishes and Eric Dolphy’s adventurous woodwinds—creates a palpable sense of urgency and collaboration rarely captured in live jazz. For collectors and listeners alike, this album is more than a historical artifact; it’s a living, breathing document of jazz at its most raw and unfiltered. Owning ‘Mingus At Monterey’ means holding a piece of jazz history—a fiery performance that continues to inspire and challenge the boundaries of the genre. It’s essential for anyone who seeks to understand the creative heights jazz can reach when genius meets the energy of a live, engaged audience.

Track List:
– Duke Ellington Medley –
B2 – Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk –
C1 – Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk (Part II) –
C2 – Meditations On Integration –
D – Meditations On Integration (Part II) –

Artist

Charles Mingus

Catalog Number

JWS 001, JWS 002

Format

LP

Genre

Jazz

Label

Fantasy, Fantasy

Record Condition

NM

Sleeve Condition

VG+

No Of Records

2

Mood

Epic

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